Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week

Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will offer gamers three possibilities to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view their choices at an invite-only watch party for Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

THE SUPER SWEAT IS BACK 3 of YOU will get the chance to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened given that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for unlawful gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s just so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it’s entering into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making unlawful sports betting easier to access.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face,” said Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “They want to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so profitable.”

Recently, Florida police broken down on prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a lots residents were involved in a gaming ring that was operating since 2021, leading to 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable sports betting lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the most current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only uses a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when putting bets, but likewise substantially improves loyalty.”

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using information and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino provider also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.